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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.35, 272.11 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.35, 272.11 and 104.45 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.35 : 272.11 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.35/272.11 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.35x = 272.11 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.35x = 28,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421.23/181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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